Serif Normal Obraf 7 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, packaging, classic, bookish, warm, literary, traditional, readability, classic tone, text setting, heritage feel, editorial utility, bracketed, flared, calligraphic, oldstyle, open counters.
A traditional serif with softly bracketed, slightly flared terminals and a gently calligraphic stroke flow. Curves are broad and open, with generous sidebearings that create an airy rhythm in words. Serifs are modest and rounded rather than sharp, and joins are smooth, giving the letterforms a calm, crafted texture. Uppercase forms feel stately and rounded (notably in C, G, O, Q), while the lowercase maintains clear, readable proportions with a two-storey a and single-storey g.
Well suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a relaxed, traditional serif texture is desired. It also performs nicely in magazine typography, pull quotes, and literary or heritage-leaning headlines where the wide proportions and soft serifs can add presence without harshness. The oldstyle-like numerals make it a natural fit for text that includes dates, measurements, or page references.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a warm, familiar texture that reads as literary and historically minded. It suggests traditional printing and editorial typography rather than modernist minimalism, balancing formality with an approachable softness.
The design appears aimed at delivering a conventional text serif with a warm, slightly oldstyle sensibility—prioritizing readability, open counters, and a comfortable rhythm. Its detailing suggests an intention to echo classic printing forms while remaining clean and dependable for contemporary composition.
The numerals are oldstyle-style in character, mixing ascenders and descenders that blend naturally into running text. Several letters show gently tapered strokes and slightly cupped terminals, which add personality without turning decorative. The wide, open shapes keep counters clear at larger sizes and help maintain an even color across lines.